Hull City vs Middlesbrough: Prediction, Head-to-Head, Odds & Stats (Fri, 05 Dec '25)

Mark your calendars for a Championship clash of epic proportions (or at least that's what their moms say) at the MKM Stadium in England on Friday, December 5, 2025. In this head-to-head barn burner, Hull City and Middlesbrough are about to lock horns like two overly enthusiastic rams on a hill.

In the recent skirmishes, Hull City's win tally reads like an empty scorecard: zero. On the other hand, Middlesbrough has been doing some mild pirouettes of victory, claiming two wins and obliging with a draw just to keep things cozy. Their latest dance-off, back on January 1, saw Middlesbrough sneak in with a cheeky 1-0 win, proving they're not just better at playing than doing math.

Both teams seem to be recovering from their latest adventures in losing: Hull City returning from a tough 0-2 tango with Ipswich Town, while Middlesbrough stumbled 2-4 against Coventry City. Despite the recent wobbles, Middlesbrough holds the shiny third spot in the league, looking down smugly at Hull City, who are nesting in the eleventh position.

Spotlight on Player Stats: Middlesbrough's task is to make J. Gelhardt's life as difficult as spelling 'Wednesday' with his impressive eight goals this season. Meanwhile, Hull City’s mission is to keep an eye on C. Brittain, the assist specialist bringing four magical passes to the game.

Hull City's stars are: Joe Gelhardt (7.29), Oliver McBurnie who’s only slightly less gelled-up at (7.24), and Charlie Hughes (7.16).
Over at Middlesbrough, the top-rated trio is: Luke Ayling (7.31), Dael Fry proving that he's not a potato at (7.3), and Hayden Hackney with a covert operation rating of (7.12).

In terms of keeping the ball (or losing it strategically), Hull City's possession percentage resembles someone who can't decide on which pizza to order, only achieving 46.76%. Meanwhile, Middlesbrough’s possession can be a little bossy at 53.94%. Speaking of corners, Hull City averages 4.29 per match, while Middlesbrough prefers the 5.47 mark, likely as they attempt to take over the world one corner at a time.

Delving into the card collection like they're Pokémon, Hull City has accumulated 37 yellow cards this season (but kept the reds at bay, avoiding penalty-induced heartbreaks), while Middlesbrough has gotten cozy with 32 yellow cards with no red cards as well. Now, after acing all these stats into consideration, the prediction department is leaning towards a Middlesbrough victory in this clash, merely because past wins and slight possession edge suggests they're really into winning in this matchup.